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You know that "Succession" is a television program, yes? Also, that Logan Roy is a fictional character, and that he probably wasn't shot up with anything at all. It is quite conceivable to me that Biden was given medication intended to improve focus, energy and to boost his concentration. I wouldn't necessarily fault a candidate for that, within reason. And if the medicine for his moderate to severe arthritis would control the stutter that causes him to make up words and misremember things like which world leaders he spoke with recently are dead or alive, or that his uncle was the victim of cannibals in Guam, all the better I suppose.

Hakeem Jeffries is a well-known election denier, a spreader of disinformation to the people. Kudos here, though..perhaps he's done some soul-searching.

Agreed, and I guess the question of what to do when someone is not respectful of the choices made by others. If, for example, I choose to fly a flag at my office, when someone takes it down, what recourse is available? That's a matter for the police, I would think.

I've been bitten multiple times. First time was when I was a kid. Then 15+ years ago I was bitten as I was walking in a neighborhood. The d*mn thing came out of nowhere, never made a sound and caught me on the leg. Ripped my pants, drew blood but I was quick enough to get away and whatever chain he was on held. Last time, my neighbor was moving away, came by to say goodbye and had his dog in the passenger seat. As I put my hand to shake my neighbor's hand, the dog jumped at me and chomped down quite hard. When I told my wife, she told me everyone in the neighborhood knew not to mess with that dog. I figure that dog had been in the house 5 or 6 years and I never knew. What is the "modern "mind if i pet your dog?" thing"? Asking permission before proceeding? I do that now, mostly because of my neighbor's dog. 🐺

Yeah, looks like her goose is cooked. My initial thought was "Why on earth would you shoot a dog?" followed by "Why would you tell that story?". Since then, I've read her statement on the issue, referencing the law of South Dakota and how it applies to aggressive animals. I guess I can understand why she acted the way she did--I mean, kids raised on a farm/ranch learn an awful lot about life that suburban kids like me do not. That said, it's a deal killer for her and off she goes.

Broadly speaking, I would suggest that the intent of the protest(s) encompasses: Those with a sincere desire for peace and change in the region; Those that want to see the eradication of Israel and it's people; Those who protest professionally; Those with nothing better on their agenda than to protest something, about something; Those who would show up if the protest was about the relative crispiness of Arby's curly fries; Protests are fine, but when they cross a certain point, law and order should prevail. When that point comes, the protestors should be removed from campus by the police, and suspended from school should they attend. With respect to "corporate oligarchs", any sensible analysis would include the universities/institutions themselves in that regard. In many cases, these are institutions catering to the wealthy, with well-compensated faculty/staff, valuable real estate, corporate brand/vision statements, and massive reserves. As to whether or not the organizers of protests themselves are part of an oligarchy of sorts, probably. There's big money in hate. Go First Amendment!

The only thing that kept Biden from running multiple times was Joe Biden and his propensity to say stupid things, do stupid things, and make up preposterous stories on the spot. The fervent Biden supporter of today had grandparents/great grandparents who rejected him soundly as a serious candidate.

In the case of his son, and his family tragedy in the past, I want to give him the benefit of the doubt. The guy has seen tragedy befall his family on multiple occasions. Still, he seems awfully quick to leverage the tragedy in political situations, and that goes back decades. When he got to the point of comparing his middle-aged son’s death in hospice, with the gruesome deaths of young American soldiers on his watch, to the families of the soldiers, it’s hard to give him a pass. It’s amazing to have to say this in 2024, but people can look past a fabricated story about your uncle being eaten by cannibals, but there should be some basic human decency applied when meeting with the families of soldiers lost in combat.

Gosh, after reading this, was she actually in Gaza when she got pinched by The man?

Sometimes you gotta fight when you’re a man. Rogers

The other day, I was trying to remember the names of local record stores from that time. I forgot about “Cavages”! Ty, and hope you’re feeling well!

Classic!

I can’t believe you’re pro-cannibalism, Tibs. That’s shocking. I’m shocked.

I’ll give the guy credit here. When politicians pander for votes, they do silly things and typically are ridiculed mercilessly for it. The Dean scream. Hillary with “I done come too far…” speech. Marco Rubio in the big chair. Of course, Biden over 50 years. In this case, I believe his handlers told him not to clap along, sing or dance. That would be a recipe for disaster. You can see at one point he thinks he should clap along, and you can almost feel the tension amongst his his people as they scream into each other’s earpieces “CELTIC RAMBO WANTS TO CLAP! DANCING IMMINENT! DEPLOY DIVERSION NOW!” but then he folds his hands together as old men often do. Crisis averted. Kudos, Joe.

https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2024/04/12/jane-fonda-challenges-usc-students-to-combat-climate-issues/ I saw this morning that Comrade Jane Fonda was advising students at USC on the subject of climate change. She’s been lauded as an activist, of course, and has lent her image to a number of high profile causes, the government of North Vietnam a few low rent skin flicks, and a decent movie or two, too. Anyway, one of the student activists expressed how she connected with CJF in spite of their age difference. That caused me to check out her commitment to saving the world, comments she has made about climate change, and her personal lifestyle. Seems the bottom line is CJF blames the patriarchy, white men, corporatism, and a few others for our collective predicament. The strange part is that w google returns an awful lot of articles about her lifestyle choices, and it seems she’s perfectly comfortable as a white woman of privilege indulging in all sorts of climate-busting activity. Travel. Real estate. Opulent furnishings. Indulgence in all manner of goods and services that huge corporations no doubt availing themselves of cheap labor have to offer. That’s not even considering the impact of the occasional nip n tuck indulgences and the impact of elective surgery that has a massive impact on energy consumption. I wonder if there comes a time when that student, or someone like her, comes to terms with what was being sold to her, and what reality actually shows. While I recognize the impact of the patriarchy mentality on the world, and the need for more voices with diverse backgrounds at the table, is it fair to say this 80+ year old woman, living in the seat of power for multiple decades, engaging in any variety of destructive activity, represents a part of the problem v the solution? How long does she get a pass, and more importantly, what was USC thinking?

And Ukrainian cannibals ate JB’s uncle during the raid at Entebbe. Ultimately everything is interconnected, and all shall be revealed. I’m serious.

It’s quite conceivable to me. Say what you want about Trump, but based on the number of live events he attends, the number of public appearances and commentary on the world, and his perpetual battles with haters of the media/government variety, it’s obvious he’s a very high energy guy. I believe the scientific term is “ants in the pants”. To be stuck in that dreary courtroom on reimagined charges brought by a political charlatan must represent tedium on a massive scale.

That sort of itemization doesn’t bother me to any great degree. Whether I pay $192 per night and a $30 resort fee per day, or $222 per night, I make the decision on the value of services provided. Same with baggage fees on airlines that Scranton Joe praddles on about. If the ticket is $310, and $40 for a bag, it’s $350 to fly with a bag. Go. Don’t go. Find another airline. Whatever. And not to derail this topic further, Scranton Joe babbles on about credit card fees, baggage fees and shrinkflation and it catches the attention of the Rolling Stone and by extension, the dope-addled stoners who read it. Meanwhile, the $1000 spent on the credit card actually totals $1082.50 with tax, and that particular dance continues month after month after month in perpetuity. Tax is important and pays for things, but never a word about automation/technology/reduction. Meanwhile, a $33 fee must be reduced to $8 if there is any justice in the world, and certain rolling stoners celebrate like they participated in the Boston Tea Party when it is.

I look at this differently. The wealthy have no issue either way. They don't incur the fee, or incur it and pay it. As for fees for a particular credit card, those are spelled out in the agreement when the card is obtained. If an individual doesn't read the terms and conditions of the card, they typically will find out what the late fee is the first time they make a late payment. That process is exactly the same whether the fee is $33, $28, $16, or $4.50. The larger, more important question is "What behavior is causing you to continue to incur late fees?". If some folks want to believe that $33 is Satan, and $8 saves the world, super. Seems to me one non-wealthy individual incurring one late fee at $33 annually is in a much better place than one non-wealthy individual incurring six $8 late fees over a 12 month period. Cap fees, fine, but pitching this as some grand gesture is silly.

It's unconscionable in today's America that people should be required to pay for their subscription to Rolling Stone in the manner they agreed to pay it. No fees Yes please! Know fees? No Please!

I’m only worrying about when to start worrying, but can see some real concern blossoming in early 2096, God willing. Btw, they closed down the local taco place a few months back, and the closest one is now about 16 miles away. I have not noticed any substantial change beyond on occasion, wishing the return ride was only 11 or 12 miles for reasons beyond the scope of the board.

Did you folks throw all the keys in a basket, or play pin the tail on the MIL…ah never mind.

Management type, holding the rest of us down.

I’ve served on a grand jury. Interesting and enlightening.

Right off the rip, I’d go with your claim that no Israelis have died. And, of course, that your obviously incorrect assessment of people being dead amounts to “a detail”.